June 2025 - Daarulqiraa

Respect for Your Teacher: Key Guidelines for Proper Manners with Islamic Teachers

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Respect for Your Teacher:

Key Guidelines for Proper Manners with Islamic Teachers

Studying the Qur’an is both a privilege and a responsibility — not only because of what you’re learning, but also because of how you approach the learning process. The way you treat your teacher reflects your seriousness and your respect for knowledge.
We’d like to share with you a series of tips that can help you refine and beautify your manners as a student, especially in the context of manners with Islamic teachers.

Respond to Your Teacher Without Delay:

If your teacher sends you a message asking something or informing you about something, reply as soon as possible. Don’t leave it unanswered or take days to respond or weeks (believe me, this happens a lot). This is a matter of adhab — good Islamic manners.

Your teacher is making an effort to help you and teachers deserve respect, attention, and willingness on your part and she/he is not your friend or social companion — rather he/she is someone who is teaching you the Book of Allah, and that deserves seriousness and high regard.

Also, if your teacher is asking about rescheduling a class, it may be because they need to reorganize their timetable with all their students and the longer you take to reply, the more it affects others as well.

Be Ready Before the Class Begins:

You should never start a class by looking for your notebook, your book, or your headphones. Everything should be prepared ahead of time.

Remember that your teacher’s time is valuable too. Making them wait while you get organized is not respectful, so show your commitment by being ready and fully prepared when the class begins. These small actions reflect your effort and your seriousness as a student.

Write Down Your Corrections and Work on Them During the Week

We’ve written a dedicated article on how to review and correct your mistakes after each lesson. You can read it here: How to Work on Your Mistakes After Class

Prepare for the Next Lesson in Advance

Avoid preparing your lesson just a few minutes before class. Studying the Qur’an is not something you can rush. A good recitation in class is the result of consistent practice throughout the week.

When you put in the effort between lessons, your teacher will clearly notice — just as they’ll notice when you haven’t.

Your Manners Say a Lot About You as a Student

Treating your teacher with respect, preparing your lessons in advance, replying promptly to messages without delays of days or even weeks (yes, this happens more often than you might think), and valuing their effort — these are not small details. They’re signs of good character and a serious attitude toward learning Islam.

The success of a class doesn’t only depend on the teacher’s knowledge — it also depends on the student’s manners with Islamic teachers and their willingness to learn and grow and of course on their sincerity seeking Allah’s pleasure.

📌 Note: The most effective way to learn Arabic or Qur’an is with the guidance of a qualified teacher. If you’re interested in joining our academy and studying with us, you can register here: Sign up

15 de June de 2025

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Is Tajweed with Arab Teachers Always Better? What You Need to Know

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Is Tajweed with Arab Teachers Always the Best Option?

An Honest Reflection for Students of the Qur’an

Some times students wonder whether learning tajweed with Arab teachers is always the best option. Not long ago, during a group class, I corrected a sister’s pronunciation — specifically her kasrah. It wasn’t articulated properly, so I gently pointed it out. She replied:

“I don’t see what’s wrong, because my Arab muallimaat never corrected me on this. I’ll ask them.”

This is more common than you might think. In fact, many students assume that if a teacher is Arab, then they must automatically be experts in Qur’anic recitation and Arabic pronunciation. After all, Arabic is their mother tongue — so they must know best, right?

The Truth About Arabic and Tajweed

However, the reality is different. Most native Arabic speakers today do not speak fusha (Classical Arabic) in their daily lives. Instead, they use their local dialects, which can differ significantly from the structure and pronunciation of fusha — not to mention the precise articulation required in tajweed.

Therefore, correct Qur’an pronunciation isn’t something someone knows just because he/she is Arab. It’s a skill that must be studied, practiced, and passed down through proper training.

What Really Makes a Good Tajweed Teacher?

For example, a teacher — Arab or not — must have studied the makharij (articulation points), the sifat (attributes of each letter), and the detailed rules of tajweed under a qualified instructor. Without that, even a native speaker may make serious mistakes or pass on incorrect recitation habits.

On the other hand, non-Arab teachers who have studied tajweed properly often teach with great clarity and precision.

So, Should You Choose a Teacher Just Because he/she is Arab?

Don’t choose a teacher based solely on where they’re from or what their mother tongue is. Instead, ask the right questions:

Have they studied tajweed formally?
Can they explain the rules clearly?
Are they qualified to teach the Qur’an?

In conclusion, what truly matters is not your teacher’s origin — but their knowledge, training, and ability to help you recite the Book of Allah as it was revealed.

📌 Note: The most effective way to learn Arabic or Qur’an is with the guidance of a qualified teacher. If you’re interested in studying with us, you can register here: Sign up

12 de June de 2025

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Tajweed Mistakes on Surah Al-Faatihah: Why Focusing Only on One Surah Doesn’t Work

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Tajweed Mistakes on Surah Al-Faatihah:

Why Focusing Only on One Surah Doesn’t Work

Tajweed mistakes on Surah Al–Faatihah are something we see often, especially among new students. Many learners insist on perfecting just this one surah at the beginning of their journey—thinking that if they get Al-Faatihah right, they can move on to the rest later. While this intention is good, it’s not the most effective way to improve your recitation.

In our tajweed classes, we’ve noticed that many students ask their teacher to focus only on correcting Surah Al-Fatihah. Sometimes it’s other chapters too, like Surah Al-Mulk or Surah Al-Kahf. The mindset is usually something like:

Let me perfect Al-Fatihah first, then move on to An-Naas, then the next one…

But did you know that this isn’t actually the most effective way to learn?

Here’s how tajweed classes really work:

When you start learning tajweed with a qualified teacher, you won’t begin with a full, word-by-word correction. Instead, your teacher will focus on major mistakes—called اللَّحنُ الجَلِيّ—which are the ones that change the meaning or structure of the words in the Qur’an. They might also help you with very basic errors.

👉 It’s not about perfecting one surah before moving on.
👉 It’s about fixing the mistakes that show up across your recitation.

Focus on building solid tajweed step by step—without getting stuck on just one surah

Let’s say you’re making tajweed mistakes on Surah Al-Faatihah. Chances are, you’re making that same mistake in other chapters too. As you continue your tajweed journey, your teacher will point it out and help you correct it—whether you’re reciting Al-Fatihah or not.

That way, you’re improving your recitation as a whole, not just one chapter.

Progress takes time—and that’s completely okay.

Don’t get discouraged if your teacher doesn’t agree to help you to perfect just one surah from the start. With consistency and practice, you’ll notice that the mistakes you had in Al-Fatihah start to disappear naturally, just by continuing your tajweed lessons.

And that’s exactly the goal of a well-structured tajweed class!

In Summary:

Tajweed lessons aren’t meant to fix one or two specific chapters—they’re designed to help you improve your entire recitation. It’s about correcting patterns, building confidence, and moving forward in a meaningful, effective way.

Be consistent. Be patient. And trust the process.

📌 Note: The most effective way to learn Arabic or Qur’an is with the guidance of a qualified teacher. If you’re interested in joining our academy and studying with us, you can register here: Sign up

11 de June de 2025

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Correcting Tajweed Mistakes After a Lesson

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**Correcting Tajweed Mistakes After a Lesson:**

A Step-by-Step Guide for Independent Practice at Home

Correcting tajweed mistakes at home starts with a clear plan and consistent effort. In this article, you’ll find simple, effective strategies to help you work through the corrections your teacher has pointed out—so you can keep improving between classes, step by step.

Take notes during your class.
Make sure to write down the corrections your teacher gives you. This will help you quickly identify what to focus on when you sit down to study later.
Listen to expert reciters.
Once you know what mistakes you should work on, listen to one of the following reciters: Shaykh Ayman Suwayd (أيمن سويد) or Shaykh Al-Husary (محمد الحصري). And by “listen,” we mean just listen—sit quietly, without doing anything else, and pay close attention until they recite the specific letters or sounds your teacher corrected. Replay the audio as many times as needed, staying fully focused.
Repeat after the reciter.
After listening several times, play the ayah you need to work on and pause it so you can repeat it exactly as the reciter said it. Do this as many times as you need—it’s one of the most effective ways to train your pronunciation.
Record yourself.
Once you’ve practiced a few rounds, use a voice recorder to record yourself reciting the part you’ve been working on. Then listen to your recording and compare it with the reciter’s version. Can you hear any difference? If you’ve improved—congratulations! If not, no problem. Go back and repeat the exercises until you notice a change.
Be patient.
Sometimes we can’t fix a mistake right away—and that’s okay. Many tajweed corrections take time and repeated effort. Your teacher may need to correct the same mistake for several lessons, and you’ll need to keep practicing consistently until, with Allah’s help, it becomes natural.

Remember, correcting tajweed mistakes often takes time and patience. Some errors can’t be fixed right away, just keep going on and make dua.

Note: The most effective way to learn Arabic or Qur’an is with the guidance of a qualified teacher. If you’re interested in joining our academy and studying with us, you can register here: Sign up

10 de June de 2025

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Arabic Classes in Arabic: The Most Effective Way to Truly Learn

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Arabic Classes in Arabic: The Most Effective Way to Truly Learn

Choosing to take Arabic classes entirely in Arabic is a proven way to get real results from day one—and it gives you a solid and lasting foundation. This method, based on full immersion in the language you’re learning, helps you to connect more deeply with Arabic without relying on translations or explanations in another language.

Many students wonder if it’s possible to learn Arabic without the teacher speaking their native language. Some even feel a bit uncertain when everything is taught in Arabic from the very first class, but while this method can be challenging at the beginning, it brings powerful results in the medium and long term.

Did you know?
In Islamic universities in Saudi Arabia, classes are taught only in Arabic—even for international students. There are no separate groups based on their different languages. Everyone begins from zero, learning Arabic in Arabic, and this allows them to progress quickly and deeply.

Benefits of Total Immersion:

When you study Arabic grammar or vocabulary using another language as a bridge, your brain tends to compare structures and translate concepts—which can slow down your learning, but Arabic-in-Arabic classes train your mind to think directly in the language and to form strong and lasting connections.

Key terms like تنوين, مجرور, or منصوب are difficult to translate accurately and learning them in context, in their original language, leads to a more natural and deeper understanding.

How to Adapt to This Approach from Day One:

Try to get used to having your Arabic classes fully in Arabic right from the start. Let go of constant translation and immerse yourself in the language. It may feel overwhelming at first, but your comprehension will grow quickly, in shaa Allah, and your foundation will be much stronger than with other methods.

📌 Note:
The best way to learn Arabic and/or Qur’an is through personalized classes with a qualified teacher.
If you’d like to register at our academy and begin your journey with us, you can sign up here: Register Now.

9 de June de 2025

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Why take Qur’an classes if we’re not setting aside time to study?

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Why take Qur’an classes if we’re not setting aside time to study?

Qur’an class progress, what’s the key to success? Have you ever stopped to think about what your Qur’an classes truly mean?

Imagine we’re having a quiet chat, a warm drink in our hands, as you read these lines. I’d love for us to reflect together on something so meaningful—and maybe, by the end, we’ll arrive at the same conclusion.

A Qur’an recitation class isn’t just a weekly appointment. It’s the result of everything you’ve done in the days leading up to it.
If you close your Book the moment the class ends and don’t open it again until the next session—or only read it occasionally without reviewing your mistakes—how can you expect to move forward?

Ask yourself this:

What can you realistically expect from your next class if there was no effort in between? What kind of progress is possible without regular practice and true commitment?

Consistent effort is what makes the difference.

We don’t always start Qur’an classes fully prepared for the consistent effort they require—but that’s something we can grow into, step by step. Studying the Book of Allah isn’t like any other subject. It requires time, patience, and consistency.

Think about the brothers and sisters who work long hours. They don’t hesitate to give six, eight, or even more hours a day to their jobs. They prepare for the next workday: Washing clothes, packing meals, setting alarms to arrive on time.
Students at university do the same. How often do you hear someone say, “I don’t have time to prepare for class/work” or “I couldn’t study at all” “I was extremely busy so I couldn’t go to work”? Rarely. And yet, Qur’an or tajweed teachers hear these words all too often.

So why wouldn’t we put even more effort into the Qur’an?

Learning tajweed may not be obligatory on its own—but reciting the Qur’an correctly, without major mistakes that alter its meaning, absolutely is. And that takes dua, daily practice, and sincere effort.

Your progress is in your hands.

After reflecting together, I think you’ll agree:

75% of the success in a Qur’an class depends on the student’s effort, and the rest on the teacher’s.

So before telling your teacher you couldn’t find the time to review your mistakes, ask yourself honestly:

Is that the attitude I want to have toward the words of Allah?

📌 Note: The most effective way to learn Arabic or Qur’an is with the guidance of a qualified teacher. If you’re interested in joining our academy and studying with us, you can register here: Sign up.

9 de June de 2025

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I Don’t Need a Teacher, I Learn by Watching Videos

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I Don’t Need a Teacher, I Learn by Watching Videos

Tajweed videos have become increasingly popular among Qur’an learners seeking to improve their recitation. While these videos can offer useful tips and demonstrations, many people mistakenly believe that they are enough to learn Tajweed or Arabic properly. In reality, relying solely on videos—without guidance from a qualified teacher—can lead to misunderstandings, incorrect application, and slow progress.

It’s true that these online explanations can be beneficial — that’s what they’re made for, after all. However, we believe that such channels or websites should include a clear warning stating that only a qualified teacher can truly identify your mistakes and highlight what you need to focus on. You should not evaluate yourself based on what you understood from the video.

Learning only through videos is a serious mistake and among other issues, you must be sure that:

The person in the video actually has the knowledge and ability to teach correct Tajweed.
The error being addressed is one you actually make — and in most cases, you can’t determine that by yourself.

It’s important to follow the Sunnah and the methodology of the Sahabah, even in how we study. The Prophet ﷺ and the Sahabah never learned in this way, and they always had a teacher to guide them and answer their questions.

So if you watch a video or read a text, you should always consult your teacher to verify whether the issue mentioned applies to you and how you should correct it.

Also remember: Corrections must be made according to the level and capacity of the student. While videos can be helpful, they can also become counterproductive if you focus too much on them. Why? Because the person who recorded the video doesn’t know your level.

Let me give you an example: If you’re at beginner level, and the video addresses errors at advanced level, the only thing that video will do is create confusion and discourage you.

Advice: Follow the Sunnah and seek a qualified teacher. Don’t replace real learning with social media content — even if it’s online, make sure there’s a teacher guiding you.

📌 Note: The most effective way to learn Arabic or Qur’an is with the guidance of a qualified teacher. If you’re interested in joining our academy and studying with us, you can register here: Sign up.

8 de June de 2025

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